#A23399

#A23399

Overview

#A23399 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 51, 153, in HSL 304.9°, 52.1%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.5%, 5.6%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A23399

RGB

162, 51, 153

HSL

304.9, 52.1%, 41.8%

HSV

304.9, 68.5%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.5%, 5.6%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.5224 0.1861 331.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A23399;
color: #A23399;
border-color: #A23399;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A23399?

RGB(162, 51, 153) · HSL(304.9, 52.1%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.5%, 5.6%, 36.5%)

Does #A23399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A23399?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A23399 background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.